Scotland and northern England have been hit with winds of up to 165mph, leaving thousands without power and shutting down schools and airports, closing roads and cancelling trains as far south as Newcastle.

In Strathclyde, Central Scotland, Borders, Dumfries and Galloway police asked people not to travel as bridges and roads were forced to shut. The Forth Bridge and the Erskine Bridge have closed. ScotRail was forced to cancel services, while Network Rail imposed speed restrictions and said up to 350 staff members were attempting to complete repairs.